While it premiered in 2020 at the Berlin International Film Festival and was released in December 2021 in North American theaters, Minamata will soon be available to view via Apple TV, Redbox, and Vudu.
The film follows the real-life story of renowned photographer W. Eugene Smith as he documents the suffering of locals to Minamata, a Japanese fishing village falling prey to mercury poisoning in the 1970s.
Here are 15 reasons why you'll want to check out the movie.
1.It celebrates the indelible work of W. Eugene Smith.
2.It also remembers the victims of Minamata disease.
3.The film has a great cast.
4.It's a new transformative role for Johnny Depp.
5.Andrew Levitas delivered as the director of Minamata.
6.It was recently acknowledged at the Academy Awards.
7.Aileen Smith and Minamata victims provided valuable information in preparation for the film.
8.Minamata shows audiences the power they possess.
9.It reunites two Pirates of the Caribbean costars.
10.It marks a new venture for Japanese actor Minami.
11.Its messages are still relevant today.
12.Johnny also produced the movie and supported it from the start.
13.Its composer is Oscar winner Ryuichi Sakamoto.
14.Minamata displays how media platforms can be used positively.
15.Japanese actors were chosen to tell the story of Minamata.